Familiar Gmail Experience on iPhone with Sent app

It's pretty fair to say that the official Gmail app for iPhone was a bust...Android users still enjoy a more native Gmail experience on a smartphone (as they should). For iPhone users still in search for a better email...

It's pretty fair to say that the official Gmail app for iPhone was a bust...Android users still enjoy a more native Gmail experience on a smartphone (as they should). For iPhone users still in search for a better email client that can bring them closer to how they use Gmail on a desktop (and can't wait for Sparrow to release a mobile app), you may want to try out the Sent app.

Some of the main features the iPhone users miss is the ability to quickly add stars and labels to their messages from their phone that syncs with their Gmail account. The Sent app delivers on that with no problems. Other app features that iPhone users will enjoy is multiple account support, Gmail search functionality, and conversation view for your messages.

I must admit, getting Sent setup on your device is not too complicated, but involves some extra steps. Specifically, you need the Boxcar app to receive Sent push notifications. If you follow the directions listed here, you shouldn't have any major problems. Other than that, you will need to login to your account(s) every two weeks (when Google's cookies expire) - Again, an extra step, but I think the positives of a more natural Gmail experience outweigh the steps needed to get Sent up and keep it there.

So if you're looking for more that what's offered in the native iPhone email client, check out Sent and let us know what you think in the comments section.

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